In short: Amazing run!In full: Cannot fault the organisation. Wonderful support throughout. People were giving out jelly babies near the last 3 mile mark. Great running company, too, with plenty of people who actually like to talk on the run. A fun run for most but you can make it your personal best, too.Date of review: September 17, 2013

In short: new course, same hills, more wind and sun - may as well go on holiday and not run In full: The hills in the centre within a few miles of the finish are too much for any but the regular club runner. The weather was not fit for a race. It was hot. I lost 4 kg (almost 9 pounds) of fluids. I couldn't possibly drink 4 pints during the run to replace fliuds. Overall: race from hell.Date of review: September 14, 2011

In short: A downhill run with a flat section and a surprise at the end.In full: Deceptive downhill run. Makes it feel easier. Great atmosphere. Many to talk to. Very friendly town. Stayed overnight Saturday before race. Bus shuttle to start excellently organised. Only problem was the "bridge" over the river near the end. It had no steps but was a shocker to a newcomer like me. Then there was the almost full lap of a track at the end. That was expected as you see it while waiting for the shuttle. I recommend you try it. Stay over the night before and get a good rest, then party afterwards. Love Aberdare.Date of review: July 19, 2011

In short: A vast improvement over 2008 and 2009In full: This was my second Bath Half. Freezing temperatures. Crowded access to start line. No problems on the course, though. Just make sure you get in the right starting position. The run was excellent - despite seeing a mad runner in a mankini. (Where did he pin the bib?) A great charity event. Sadly under-rated by runners unable to fit in to the pre-2010 halfs.Date of review: January 20, 2011

In short: Great short sprint race with obstaclesIn full: Perfect training opportunity. Fun to run, too. All abilities were present and no slackers in the lot of them. Start time after work was a great idea. Event could have been better advertised.Date of review: October 5, 2009

In short: Perfect organisation made this race A-oneIn full: Unbelievably enjoyable fun run. Great training. You can't cheat the chip! Forces you to do your best. Support and cheering fantastic spur. If you love running for charity, Bristol loves you.Date of review: October 5, 2009

In short: Terrible organisation due to too many runners in such a close space.In full: If the organisers could pen the runners in larger areas then we could actually run in the group we are pegged to. This made the first 3 miles a slow jog until the slow runners fell behind. It was impossible to get into the runners village because the entrance was too narrow. Move the village to the park. And please start on time! The rush for the loos after the postponed start upset all runners plans for an enjoyable run. Next year I hope it is better organised. Learn from Bristol and London races.Date of review: October 5, 2009

In short: A great fun runIn full: Excellent spacing of runners so that all groups of equal ability have a chance to actually run, rather than jog. Found it exciting what with the support and cheering.Date of review: October 5, 2009

In short: Best organised race of the yearIn full: Compared to the Bristol 10K 10 May 2009 this was better organised in the timing and amount of vocal information. Infinitely better than the Bath Half of 15 March 2009, though, where organisation was a foreign word, and where you could not find your correct starting position.I love this London course!Date of review: May 28, 2009